Fixed Income Trader

About Us

American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income multi-asset strategies ETFs and private investments.

Privately controlled and independent we focus solely on investment management. But theres an unexpected side to us too. We direct 40% of our dividends every yearover $2 billion since 2000to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institutes breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. So the better we do for our clients the more we can do for everyone.

All 1400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative the deep relationships we build with our clients and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

The Fixed Income Trader will be an integral member of the Global Trading Team with responsibility for trading portfolio monitoring and market analysis across Investment Grade and High Yield markets. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of capital marketsparticularly Fixed Income instrumentsas well as the ability to contribute to idea generation risk management and crossasset market coverage (including FX rates and emerging markets). The role also requires close collaboration with Operations Compliance IT and investment teams across the organization.

This role reports to the VP & Head of Global Fixed Income Trading.

This hybrid position will be based out of our New York office.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Execute trades in Fixed Income cash markets with a focus on both Investment Grade and High Yield credits.
• Enhance portfolio performance through thoughtful relativevalue analysis and idea generation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Street Sales Trading and Syndicate teams.
• Manage daily trading flows ensuring timely and accurate execution aligned with bestexecution standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market developments including fundamental and technical valuations to identify actionable opportunities in developed markets.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment making sound realtime trading decisions.
• Partner closely with Analysts and Portfolio Managers to evaluate trade ideas and market dynamics.
• Contribute beyond trade execution by adding insight and value to active portfolio strategies.
• Provide crosscoverage and perspective across multiple markets including FX rates and emerging markets.
• Support modernization efforts and contribute to the evolution of trading tools processes and market coverage.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelors degree in finance economics or a related field required; MBA or CFA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment management with a demonstrated understanding of capital markets security types and trading operations.
• Experience using market data and analytics platforms (e.g. Bloomberg).
• Existing relationships within the SellSide community active in IG and HY markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey information concisely and clearly.
• Proven ability to multitask across multiple asset classes and workflows.
• Track record of contributing effectively in a collaborative teamoriented environment.
• Ability to manage high work volumes handle complexity and stay organized under pressure.
• Understanding of fund compliance rules guidelines and trading restrictions.
• Demonstrated capacity for analytical thinking and problemsolving.
• Ability to coordinate the needs of multiple Portfolio Managers and incorporate them into daily cash and trade allocation plans.
• Deep analytical proficiency and a strong desire to continually develop new skills.
• Strong cultural alignment and commitment to longterm team and organizational success
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement formal mentorship program live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

For New York and California based candidates the salary range for this role is $130000.00-$150000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates location skills experience and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.

Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.

American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process please send a request to All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race religious creed color sex national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status gender gender identity gender expression age for individuals forty years of age and older military and veteran status sexual orientation and any other basis protected by applicable federal state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.

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